• Proper hand-washing essential during flu season0

    The simple everyday action of hand-washing, if done right, can truly help keep you healthy and go a long way in preventing the flu. Dr. Elaine Larson, associate dean of research at Columbia University School of Nursing, explains that some people may not be practicing proper hand-washing techniques. "The biggest mistake is not covering the surfaces most

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  • Rossen Reports: Metal water bottles can endanger kids0

    Popular metal water bottles are posing a surprising danger as kids are getting their tongues stuck inside and undergoing serious procedures to be freed. Today Health, 1/9/2013

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  • Acetaminophen overdose a danger during flu season0

    Acetaminophen is found in many drugs taken for the flu that, when overused, can lead to liver damage, major health problems or even death. Dr. Donald Gardenier, an assistant professor at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, says of acetaminophen, "It's easy to take extra because its hidden in so many medications." The Acetaminophen Awareness Coalition's

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  • Sleep doctor on sleep aid morning after: “Like driving drunk”0

    The FDA released new guidelines for the popular sleeping pill Ambien and other sleep aids containing the same active ingredient, cutting the recommended dose for women in half. New studies have indicated that women metabolize the drug differently and that it stays in their system longer, leading to a higher risk of injury due to

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  • Patients rarely told about medication errors0

    Patients and their families are rarely told when hospitals make mistakes with their medicines, according to a new study. Reuters, 1/11/2013

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  • That Loving Feeling Takes a Lot of Work0

    Dr. Sonya Lyubomirsky, professor of psychology at the University of California, Riverside and author of “The Myths of Happiness,” describes a slew of research-tested actions and words that can do wonders to keep love alive once the initial passion is gone from a relationship. Her advice includes asking yourself, "What can I do for five minutes today to

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